Daily Herald: Butterfly Kids

Columnist Burt Constable tells the story of Caroline Provost, a Palatine 8-year-old whose rare disease makes her skin so fragile she must wear bandages.

November 3, 2013 7:39:33 AM PST

November 3, 2013 --

Columnist Burt Constable tells the story of Caroline Provost, a Palatine 8-year-old whose very rare disease makes her skin so fragile that she must wear protective bandages on most of her body and endure the twice-daily pain of changing them.

While striving to provide her with experiences like going to school, riding a bike and bowling, her parents must constantly focus on Caroline's safety and care.

You can read the full story in the Daily Herald's edition from Sunday, November 3, 2013, or online at dailyherald.com.